List your Free car upgrades here (Outside of Ultimate Choice)
Apr 11, 2016, 9:59 pm
#4006
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Md
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat / Hilton Gold / IHG Plat
Posts: 252
Apr 13, 2016, 2:52 am
#4007
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Bavaria, Germany
Posts: 168
I find the new BWI rental car center rather odd... lots of stress in the garage and it quite often happens that they almost physically shove you into a car just having returned
Apr 13, 2016, 5:55 am
#4008
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
MSN
Standard - Altima or similar (D)
None
Yes - Chrysler 300 (I)
DCA
Premium - Impala or similar (H)
None
Yes - Mercedes GLA 250 (H4) w/NL
Standard - Altima or similar (D)
None
Yes - Chrysler 300 (I)
DCA
Premium - Impala or similar (H)
None
Yes - Mercedes GLA 250 (H4) w/NL
Apr 13, 2016, 1:59 pm
#4010
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Bristol, UK
Programs: Hertz Presidents Circle; SPG Lifetime Platinum; Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 658
LHR
Presidents Circle
Booked: D (sample: Skoda Octavia)
Receivedr: Seat Ibiza ST TSi Connect - tagged Z
I suspect that Hertz will deem this an upgrade, and D to Z sort of is......... but the Ibiza really should be in a Group less than a Z, as it is a physically much smaller car than the likes of the Focus and Cee'd Estate models which you usually find in this class. The one I received had a list price of £15.4k, which also means that to buy it is 25% cheaper than the Octavia TDi SE of Group D. At least it was new (16 plate)
Presidents Circle
Booked: D (sample: Skoda Octavia)
Receivedr: Seat Ibiza ST TSi Connect - tagged Z
I suspect that Hertz will deem this an upgrade, and D to Z sort of is......... but the Ibiza really should be in a Group less than a Z, as it is a physically much smaller car than the likes of the Focus and Cee'd Estate models which you usually find in this class. The one I received had a list price of £15.4k, which also means that to buy it is 25% cheaper than the Octavia TDi SE of Group D. At least it was new (16 plate)
Apr 14, 2016, 6:23 am
#4011
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
Programs: NEXUS/Global Entry, Delta, United, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Hertz
Posts: 18,043
LAX
Reserved: C
Assigned: F6 2106 Toyota Camry SE with 3 (!) miles on the odometer.
It was a decent car, but I had some time and wanted to see if I could find anything better. Gold Choice only had other C class cars and a fire engine red YB Sonic LTZ that was somewhat tempting. I went into the Gold Booth but they were only able to offer a F Chrysler 200.
Carfirmation offered me Impalas of varying colors but I was afraid of pulling the trigger in fear of getting an Impala Classic. The Gold Booth was unwilling to assign me an Impala without an upcharge so I decided to gamble and picked a white Impala from carfirmation. It turned out to be a G 2016 Impala 1LT with 4,000 miles on the odometer and non-activated Sirius/XM (which I corrected by calling Roadside Assistance).
Reserved: C
Assigned: F6 2106 Toyota Camry SE with 3 (!) miles on the odometer.
It was a decent car, but I had some time and wanted to see if I could find anything better. Gold Choice only had other C class cars and a fire engine red YB Sonic LTZ that was somewhat tempting. I went into the Gold Booth but they were only able to offer a F Chrysler 200.
Carfirmation offered me Impalas of varying colors but I was afraid of pulling the trigger in fear of getting an Impala Classic. The Gold Booth was unwilling to assign me an Impala without an upcharge so I decided to gamble and picked a white Impala from carfirmation. It turned out to be a G 2016 Impala 1LT with 4,000 miles on the odometer and non-activated Sirius/XM (which I corrected by calling Roadside Assistance).
Apr 14, 2016, 12:55 pm
#4012
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
IAD
Plat
Reserved full size, offered Impala.
This time I asked for something nicer in a SUV and was then offered a Lincoln, Infinity or a Dodge. I chose the Navigator for the space. It is a beautiful SUV, brand new and loaded with gadgets.
Reserved full size, offered Impala.
This time I asked for something nicer in a SUV and was then offered a Lincoln, Infinity or a Dodge. I chose the Navigator for the space. It is a beautiful SUV, brand new and loaded with gadgets.
Apr 14, 2016, 4:00 pm
#4013
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
Presidents Circle
Booked: D (sample: Skoda Octavia)
Received: Originally assigned an Avensis 1.8 petrol. Not a great upgrade, but not really falling short (group I). Asked to change it and was rudely dismissed as "You got an upgrade." I really dislike the Avensis (it's straight out of the 90s) and eventually settled on a Focus, as the agent wouldn't even check availability of other Group I or X cars.
Apr 15, 2016, 1:43 am
#4014
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 335
This Week:
YYZ
Presidents Circle
Reserved F
Assigned: L-2015 Mazda CX-9 with N/L
Pick up the CX-9, around 45000km.
Some Past Rentals in YYZ
Reserved: F
Assigned: 2015 2WD Dodge Journey
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Jetta
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Chrysler 200s
Reserved: F
Assigned: 2015 Hyundai Tucson
Reserved: B
Assigned: 2015 Toyota Corolla
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Toyota Prius
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Jeep Patriot
Best Deal at YYZ:
Reserved C for a week, Assigned Jetta
Upgraded to a low mile Dodge Durango, unlimited mileage, only for $65 total.
Best Deal in Toronto Area:
Reserved F for a week, Assigned Altima
Upgrade to a low mile XC90, unlimited mileage, for $12 per day
PS:
Hertz YYZ 2016 Fleet improvements: few Dodge ram 1500 (never saw these pickups before), 2016 Nissan Rogue (new to the fleet?), Dodge Charger/Challenger, Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee/Wrangler, More Minivans.
However its still dominated by RAV4, Jeep Patriot/Compass, 2wd Dodge Journey, Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Sentra/Altima, Toyota Corolla/Camry...
YYZ
Presidents Circle
Reserved F
Assigned: L-2015 Mazda CX-9 with N/L
Pick up the CX-9, around 45000km.
Some Past Rentals in YYZ
Reserved: F
Assigned: 2015 2WD Dodge Journey
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Jetta
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Chrysler 200s
Reserved: F
Assigned: 2015 Hyundai Tucson
Reserved: B
Assigned: 2015 Toyota Corolla
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Toyota Prius
Reserved: C
Assigned: 2015 Jeep Patriot
Best Deal at YYZ:
Reserved C for a week, Assigned Jetta
Upgraded to a low mile Dodge Durango, unlimited mileage, only for $65 total.
Best Deal in Toronto Area:
Reserved F for a week, Assigned Altima
Upgrade to a low mile XC90, unlimited mileage, for $12 per day
PS:
Hertz YYZ 2016 Fleet improvements: few Dodge ram 1500 (never saw these pickups before), 2016 Nissan Rogue (new to the fleet?), Dodge Charger/Challenger, Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee/Wrangler, More Minivans.
However its still dominated by RAV4, Jeep Patriot/Compass, 2wd Dodge Journey, Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Sentra/Altima, Toyota Corolla/Camry...
Last edited by jizen; Apr 15, 2016 at 1:58 am
Apr 15, 2016, 2:40 pm
#4015
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Hertz 5*, Le Accor Gold
Posts: 24
Norway and Australia
Sydney Downtown January 2016:
Gold
Booked: Hertz Mystery Vehicle - Auto
Got: Toyota Corolla (smaller one, basically one group above Mystery Vehicle)
But after a few words and a legere/semi-profi attitude I got an offer (and of course took it) for Audi Q5 NAV for AUD 25/day, which was already worth it just because of NAV, not including the car itself
Norway just now:
Gold
Booked: G5 Tesla
Got: "G55" Tesla 4x4 70D.
Funny part 1 - I got a car that is rarely available for rental. So I take this as an upgrade (otherwise I would end up with "JDAR Mercedes B" = Volvo V40).
Funny part 2 - You dont pay for gas nor toll nor parking with E-car in Norway. So renting Tesla for 3 days at Hertz with any 15% discount (eg free Flying Blue membership) makes the trip cheaper than renting a VW Polo (and any other car)
Gold
Booked: Hertz Mystery Vehicle - Auto
Got: Toyota Corolla (smaller one, basically one group above Mystery Vehicle)
But after a few words and a legere/semi-profi attitude I got an offer (and of course took it) for Audi Q5 NAV for AUD 25/day, which was already worth it just because of NAV, not including the car itself
Norway just now:
Gold
Booked: G5 Tesla
Got: "G55" Tesla 4x4 70D.
Funny part 1 - I got a car that is rarely available for rental. So I take this as an upgrade (otherwise I would end up with "JDAR Mercedes B" = Volvo V40).
Funny part 2 - You dont pay for gas nor toll nor parking with E-car in Norway. So renting Tesla for 3 days at Hertz with any 15% discount (eg free Flying Blue membership) makes the trip cheaper than renting a VW Polo (and any other car)
Last edited by petosuba; Apr 16, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Apr 18, 2016, 11:31 am
#4016
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Md
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat / Hilton Gold / IHG Plat
Posts: 252
Little Rock, AR
April 2016
Reserved a F Car Imapla
Got: A Nissan Rogue
April 2016
Reserved a F Car Imapla
Got: A Nissan Rogue
Apr 18, 2016, 11:33 am
#4017
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Md
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Plat / Hilton Gold / IHG Plat
Posts: 252
Hell I have gotten Kia Soul's LOL...
Just give me a damn 300c or something LOL
Apr 18, 2016, 4:02 pm
#4018
Join Date: Aug 2009
Programs: UA, AA, BA, National EE, Hertz President Circle, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, IHG Plat, Marriot Silver
Posts: 301
Apr 18, 2016, 5:09 pm
#4019
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AMS
Programs: Delta Skymiles - Platinum; Hertz - President's Circle; Expedia - Gold
Posts: 473
2 problems with National: I am not impressed with their quoted rates, especially for one-way rentals, and they are not participating worldwide. Hertz offers quite a few countries where rewards and status can be both earned and used.
Apr 19, 2016, 10:05 am
#4020
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AMS
Programs: Delta Skymiles - Platinum; Hertz - President's Circle; Expedia - Gold
Posts: 473
My best Hertz upgrade was in Moscow, Russia in January (downtown location). I have a US-based President's Circle, but as an independent licensee they don't have to honor it.
Reserved: Mercedes C-class. Received BMW 5 series fully loaded
Reserved: Mercedes C-class. Received BMW 5 series fully loaded